Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026

The Election Commission has seized a record Rs 1,262 crore in cash, gold, and drugs during the campaign, highlighting the intense battle for influence in the southern state.

Security has been tightened with the deployment of over 300 companies of Central Armed Police Forces at polling stations.

Key issues for voters include infrastructure, sanitation, and the launch of new welfare schemes for women.

The emergence of actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has added a layer of uncertainty to the traditional Dravidian stronghold, potentially reshaping the state's political landscape.